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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 05 18 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 1999, by Vice Chairman Gary Hillery in the East Training Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708) Roll Call Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, absent Gary Hillery, Vice Chairman, present Moti Khemlani, present Linda Tillis, absent George Morris, present Also Present Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public WorkslUtility Department Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri) Approval of the May 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes The Board agreed to table the Approval of the May 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes until the June 1, 1999 Regular Meeting, so that all Members of the Board can vote on them. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Entrance Designs Mr. Starmer provided the Board with an update ofthe bidding process. He told the Board that he had finished the construction drawings and specifications and it has been advertised for construction bids on May 16, 1999. He added that a pre-bid conference will be held on June 2, 1999 at City Hall and the bids will be opened on June 16, 1999, also at City Hall. Mr. Starmer explained several aspects of the bidding process to the Board, including: requests for information; the design documents; requests for unit prices; and bid alternates. Tape 2/Side A CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 18, 1999 Page 2 00 The Board discussed salvage rights for the current equipment; irrigation and irrigation maintenance; water sources; entrance lighting; and paver locations at the front entrance. Several Boards Member expressed their concern over the appearance of the 7-11 convenience store at Colt Drive and Winter Springs Boulevard. There was discussion of what could be done to enhance the appearance and the Board inquired whether landscaping could be used to block the view of the store. The subject of the street signage was next discussed. Board Member George Morris provided the Board with a review of the street signage and a final count of the street SIgnS. The Board asked Mr. Starmer about the design planned for the Vistawilla Drive entrance. Mr. Starmer showed the Board the design and it was discovered that the paver at the entrance of Eagles Watch was still depicted. Per a Motion at a previous meeting, the Board had agreed to not include that paver; only the paver at Howell Creek Reserve. Mr. Starmer indicated that he would make that change via a bid amendment. Tape 2/Side 8 There was brief discussion about the letters to be used in the signage. The Board also discussed the schedule of events planned for the District. Mr. Starmer was asked to generate new conceptual design drawings for the improvements to make the public aware of changes that have occurred since the last drawings. There was discussion as to whether the Board should hold a (Regular) Meeting on May 25, 1999. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MOTI KHEMLANI: "I MOVE THAT WE FORGO THE NEXT TUESDAY MEETING AND THEN SCHEDULE THE NEXT MEETING AT THE TUESDAY AFTER". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRIS. VOTE: GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEl\fLANI: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Discussion with Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), Regarding the Status of the Bidding Process Prior to the Adjournment of the Meeting, Mr. Rande Thompson, 108 Marsh Creek Cove, asked the Board to pay special attention to coordinating the construction of the brick wall at the entrance off of Vistawilla Drive with the Developer. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 18, 1999 Page3 of 3 IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRIS. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:36 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/tuscawillalarl/minu tes/051899 .doc